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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-12-14

Their Luck.
maid went out one summer morn,
She searched the fields ali over;
When to her home she did return,
She brought four-leaf clover.
Her sister who remained at home,
To bake conceived q notion,
And made some biscuits light as foam
That floats upon the ocean.
She's welded been who made the bread
For half a year and owes,
But not sutton has the maid
Who found the four-leaf clover.
Boston Courier.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-12-14

In Cambridge, England, butter is sold by
the yard, a pound OF butter being rolled out
intoa stick yard long and sold In sections.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
A Touching incident.

Nineteen years ago. ut the National
Temperance Convention. held at Cleve-
land. o.. while the resolution relating
TO the formation of Juvenile Temper
ance Societies in connection with Sab
bath Schools was being discussed, n
lady delegate arose TO speak her ap-
prevail of the project. An unusual
unspeakable eloquence lit up her sad
looking face rs she proceeded To enum-
crate the miscries which strong drink
had brought upon her g;rlhood. The
audience was almost breathless with
deep attention, until the hcart-rending
words burst from her lips in quivcring
tones: II have been bitten by the pois-
Onous serpent. My happy girlhood.
youths brightest hopes, were poisoned
by the curse Of intempcrancc. Alas
Tin low, quiyering tones). my father
was n drunkard. Emotion choked
her here. and she whispered few more
words inaudibly, then ceased and sat
down. The heads of stalwart men were
bowed, their hearts were pierced. and
sobs alone disturbed the assembly.
Alas! how many broken-down. fra
gile forms. and sorrow-stricken hearts
Of American women could pour forth
the same inspiring eloquence. How
many poor. degraded victims of the
internal traffic, how many noble hearts
and brilliant minds of the faircst.
ablest and purest Of our land. could
they burst the letters of drumkard's
grave, would cry out in piteous tones:
"Alas! my father was drunkard."
Think Of this, dear boys and girls. Is
your father drunkard? II so. then
sign the pledge. and dedicate your
life. rs this noble woman has done, to
the glorious battle Of Temperance. r.
he Is not. rs we certainly hope. then.
rs sense Of gratitude To God for Civ
ing you sober parents, sign the pledge
of total abstinence and keep IL as an
example to others. and rs a means of
the welfare of the race
IsrSr
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
TEMPERANCE.
How JONES Was ouarp.

Jones was n kind, good-natured man ne ono
might wish % soc,
tie had n buxom. tidy wife and bright-cyed chill.
dren three:
But Jones was weak in one rcspoci-he had q
love for rum,
gering homeward come.
tits good wife grieved 60 see him thus, but bore
all patiently,
And prayed and hoped that in some way he
would reformed be.
She never wayered in her faith, but toiled with
hand ana brain.
And in the end with Joy she found her prayers
were not in vain.
thus IL occurred; Ono Sunday morn, whilc
Jones lay on the floor
Sleeping away the outcome OF his spree the
night before.
His wife had gone 10 church TO pray that his
reform might come,
Leaving, with much regret her iIlclad little
ones at home.
When passed away the lcthargy caused by the
flowing bowl,
Jones gazed around and saw a sight which
shocked his very soul
His eldest child, boy OF six, with frowzy, un.
kempt hair,
Was staggering around the room with idiotic
stare
The VIII lie his other little ones laughed loudly
In their glee.
His grimaces and founderings, and antics
queer TO see.
SIN only playing drunk" he said. Ito initiate
papa,
But II had some liquor, could do IL better
far.
But children amt allowed to drink, so know
what I'll do,
I'll wait till grow up and then I'll be q drunk
ard, too"
II reckon not" Jones muttered, "wIth Heav-
ems help I'll try
To do my duty after this in strict sobriety.
My eyes shall ne'er again behold a scene so sad
as this;
Come here. my precious little ones, and give
papa q kiss"
When Mrs Jones came home from church he
met her at the door.
And tcnderly embracing her. said; "wfe, I'll
drink no more"
She saw the truth shine in his eyes and wept
for very JOY,
But never knew the change was wrought by her
unthinkng boy.
Smith
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11

tlamen present q lawyer eyed her
kconly.
He soon after spoke TO Mira J. aside.
''Do you know who you have therep"
10 asked.
I'll do" she answered. ''and you
please mind your own business and
don't say one word" Soon after shs
said to Mrs Mcdonald: .'Will you
give us some music?"
81 will do any thing In my power
for YOU" she answered, In q low,
earnest tone.
As soon rs the lady's fingers swept
across the piano aL conversation
ceased. and as her clear, powerful
voice filled the room and rolled in rich
melody out upon the air windows and
doors were filled with eager faces.
anxious TO lose no note of the entrance
ing music.
''Who could she bep"
"Such music never heard BEFORE"
one and another said; and, after play
ing and singing several brilliant
pieces, Mrs Mcdonald left the piano.
She was overwhelmed with COM
pliments and entrcaties to remain and
give lessons in music. A class Of
dozen was volunteered on the spot,
but Mrs. J. quietly shook her head.
"Mrs. Mcdonald must feel graft
fed. but her friends in Washington
Were expecting her."
Some weeks later Mrs. j. met her
friend, Lawyer f.
live heard from Mrs. Mcdonald"
she said. ''Shc has fine position,
and is doing splendidly. and such n
grateful creature"
''Well she may he. Mrs. j. What
do you suppose the ladies of Nashville
would say IL they knew that the
wonderful genius they went wild over
and whom you chaperoned so success
fully was drunk in the guarl-house
that very morning?'
Poor creaturc" said Mrs. j. ''She
was in the coils of the serpent The
city set the snare and she fell rs thous-
ands of her lordly brothers have. She
lost her money in the drinking-places,
and they arrested her for being Just
what they made her. l simply did my
duty, and would have dope the some
il every lady in the city had turned
against me-"
Was she not heroic woman?-Mrs.
E. j. Richmond, in National Temperance
AdUOcdte.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
THE REASON WHY.

All Aay long In the hay held
Young Donald works with n will:
The red sun sets, and the stars come OCT
And ind him working stiIl
Du,ily round the cottage.
And he whistles a merry tune;
He has worked that way ard whistlcd SO "a,
Ever since a night last June.
pIwu in the old red farmhouse
Over bcyond the brook.
The farmers daughter. BESSIE,
Sits with happy look.
AID she's sewing, sewing. sewing,
And she's singing merry tune.
She has sewed that way, and sung SO gay,
Ever since a night last June.
Donald IS training rose.vines
over the cottage door:
And the old house wears brighter look
Than ever u wore before.
And Bess:c's snOw-wh,c sewing
VIII sure he finished soon.
It's weddiHg-dress. II Is safe 10 guess;
I've guessed IL since last June.
And that is the reason why Donald
Is working early and LATE:
And that IL the reason Why Bessie
Is grJwiDT so sedatc.
That IS why Ger song in the morning
And his s,SLhc-blade sound Ia tune
r ere IL We RI: 10 do when lovers WOO.
hey have Eho1n II s!acr la; June
-iJbe Kline, IN v. J.. Ls,Ig>r
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
TEMPERANCE ITEMS.

In Great Britain there arc IS. 600
temperance organizations, and IL is
estimated that 5000. 600 persons are
total abstainers.
DRUNKENNESS and delirium tremens
arc 90 greatly on the increase in Ber-
lin that the medical profession are
calling attention to the necessity of
reducing the number Of places where
intoxicating liquors may be sold.
A GENTLEMAN from New Jersey has
organized Temperance order Of
Kings Sons, and calls upon all pen.
commercial travellers In particular. to
show their colors and declare for King
Manhood. and against King Aleoho
IL Is formed ON the ''ren times one Is
ten" principle. and each member
pledges himself 10 drlnk no intoxical-
Ing liquors. aud to try and ges ton
others To Join the army."--tasoa
sigasi
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
To Give the Cue.

ITO give the cue" is q common
phrase. According to most diction-
aries. .'cue" lin its theatrical sense) is
derived from the Latin "canda."
though the French ''queuc." and the
same authorities say that it means the
last words of speech which the actor
who has TO reply. catches and regards
rs a notice TO begin. This theory is
perhaps. supported by the fact that, in
French theatrical phrases. what we
call the ''rue" Is styled the ''repliquc. "
But Mr.. Wedgewood maintains that
the above eiymology Is quite errone-
Gus. He says tina, "cue" is derived
from %" the first letter of the Latin
"Gusndo." which used In be marked
on,the Roman players parts ia show
whom they were Ia enter AMI speak
az itc lear h0gad
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
SCHOOL ANp cnuRoh.

DIR Talmage's church In Brooklyn
received 72s membership the past year.
This makes the entire membership
1850.
WHAT Is that?" said n teacher 20
an infant pupil. pointing 10 period
THAT Is the top Of Of an "T," said tho
cbild.-Lye.
Ia 1850 we had in the United States
some 3. 6s2, 6e4 school children, and the
entire amount then being expended for
educational purposes was SIG, 1862, 900.
One hundred new students are en-
rolled this year i'm Lafayette College.
making a total Of two hundred and
seyenty-eight- One of the freshmen is
the sou Of the head Of the department.
OF Marine Engineering in Japan.
Morality without religion is only n
kind of dead reckoning-an endcavOr
10 find our place on cloudy sea by
measuring the distance we have run.
but without any observation of the
heavenly bodies. indianapolis Jour
nal
The Roman Catholic Church, by
the recent action of German Govern
mcnt, has been awarded exclusive mis-
sionary jurisdiction over a territory Of
some two thousand square miles in
East Equatorial Africa. United Pres
bytcriaH.
As an illustration of the mission
airy spirit of the native churches of
Bengal, the call made for a Bengal
preacher for the Bengal coolies in the
FIJI Islands was responded to by ten
eligible young men. Indian Methodist
Times.
A seminary for the education Of
missionaries among the Jews has been
established ut Leipzig. the second of
the kind in the world. the other being
in London. The new venture is under
the personal direction of the venerable
Prof Dclitzsch
One hundred and thirty Of the ono
thousand prisoners in the New Jer-
sey pcnitentiary have taken advantage
of the school privilege granted them
by the last Legislature and organ
lied classes. The teachers ut the open
ing session were two well-educatcd
cOnvicts.
DIR. Harper states that 100000
has been secured for the Christian Col
lege in China, of which he is to be
president He asks for an additional
$4,000 at once, for grounds and build
ings. The income on the 100000 is
10 be used for the support of the pro-
fcssors. T. independent
For population of $4,000. Mel
bourne. Australia, has church accomo-
datrons of 1O7. 62O. The total attend
ance on public worship, Sabbath MORN
ing and evening. is l13. IO7. Tho
Church of England leads. the Presby-
terians follow, the Wcslcyans are
third, and the Roman Catholics arc
United Presbyterian.
1t is stated on good authority that |
there are now in New England 1871, 900 |
people who can neither read nor write; !!
322, 900 in Pennsylvania and 2Il. 900 in
New York, while the total for tho |
whole country reaches nearly 5000, 600.
or ten per cent of the population. 1t |
is reasonable to believe that. outside Of |
the great cities which have public |
libraries. sixty per cent of the popula- !;
ton never read any thing but the per.
sOnal items and locals in the news
papers Morning Herald. baltimore.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
THE NYAM-NYAMS.
savages Who Until Recently Ate Mono
But Human Flesh.

nut human fIern.
The English mind. Zebehr said.
could hardly conceive the condition Of
the Nyam-Nyam people. They had no
God. no prophet and no law. One man
wOrshiped a tree, another his chickens.
some fire. some water, some the buff
falO. some the serpent. They had no
occupation but hunting and fighting
one with another, and they were cam
nibals. Cannibalism prevailed among
them To such IN extent that when he
first went down they ate none but hui
man flesh. Men. women aud children
were killed in the market. cut up and
sold. rs Europeans sell beef and NUT
ton. All prisoners Of war were eaten,
and ill-behaved persons; also men who
grew TO" fat to be good for any thing
else. and persons who died natural
death. A young Nyam-Nyam, who
was in attendance upon the Pasha, ex
planned. apropos Of this. that it is not
the custom to eat your own relations.
II your mother. for instance. is sup
posed TO be dying. you negotiate with
some one Of neighboring village to
give certain sum for her body. IL
she RECEIVERS the bargain falls through;
If she dies. the fact is notified inn
mediatcly TO the man who has bought
her. and she is taken away TO be- de-
Gently eaten Mt distance. - onteH.-
pOrdry ReUietC.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
TRUE HEROISM.
What words OF Loving sympathy md .
Helping Hand Did for One Who Was In
Sore Need of Them.

what Words or Loving Sympathy md q
Helping Hand Did for One Who Was la
Sore Need of Them.
There are different ideas of heroism.
1t is impossible with some people Ia
think of heroism only as connected
with deeds of valor on the battlefield.
while others believe that everyday life
affords opportunities for the exercise
of true heroic action.
IL never fully realized what true
heroine Mrs. President Hayes was in
acting up to her convictions Of right in
banishing wine from the table of the
White House" said well-known Bos-
ton lady, until had an experience of
my own"
True, she substituted profusion of
the most exquisite flowers. and it seems
rs il any person of taste must have
welcomed the change. But to my
story. | gave Rev. DIR. Blank. Of our
church, dinner on his return from
Europe.
l invited several of his intimate
friends, and spared no pains or en-
pense. only | did not furnish wines
Every thing was perfect. and my
guests all seemed delighted. all but
the reverend gentleman in whose
honor the entertainment was given.
His remarks on the absence of wines
were repeated To me. and they hurt
me cruelty. So ] know how much
heroism Mrs. Hayes needed.
Mrs. j.. one of the leading ladies Of
Nashville, found on returning to her
hotel from walk lady who had
called upon her in her absence and re-
manned. The lady was handsomely
dressed. yet there was an air about her
which prevented Mrs. j. for awhile
from recognizing her. At length she
knew her rs Mrs. Mcdonald. the ac-
cOmplished music-teacher in -
Seminary.
Mrs. Mcdonald. is it possible3"
she exclaimed. "How do you do. and
how are our friends in - Semi
nary?"
The tears which had been standing
in the lady's eyes rolled down her
cheeks. rs she answered in low tone:
II have lost my position there. Mrs. j.
i am penniless. only have my ticket
to Washington"
$50 to my room, and will send YOU
up some dinner after YOU have rested
n little" said Mrs. j.. who saw the
situation.
do you know hOw lost my situa-
tiOn." the lady whispered. show lost
every dollar of my salary. and that
am entirely bankrupt"
IL can surmisc." said Mrs. j.. sand
from my heart pity you. believe
you will break away from the cruel
foe which so degrades you l will take
care Of you now. and you must try
and be yourself again and never yield
TO temptation;" and she led her Tn her |
room and babe her lie down and rest"
''You are an angel. sobbed tho lady. |
'.No. no. only a woman like your
sSIf. aud doing what humanity die
tates." said Mrs J. crest now and |
you viii soon be- all right"
A few hours Of rust and rcfreshment |
aud Mrs. Mcdonald came down TO tho |
parlor. where several ladies and gem
tlemen were gathered. She was very |
quiet aud subdaed. and ono Of tho Gen.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11
Mexican Humor.

Before the Inspector Of police:
You say that this man has
knocked you down aud kicked you?'
Yes. SIR"
care you related To him in any
wayP"
IL am his mother-in-law,
"1hen what are you complaining
abo?t?" asks the commissary in won
der. a. ne shows her tho door. -7bs
EepEbltes
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-11

Mn.. Rhca. like ether forvign actress
es, has declared her intentions" 4
become an American citizen, aud hs.
taken o., Aer hrst naturalization "a
pags
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05
!. Genial Restorative

Hoacf'er's Stomach Bitter= are eIrphatical-
l.! N n, re. t,:at.ve. Tha changes which
The Grca. hota 10 remedy produces IN tho dis
ordered ,rgani alton are always agre,abiy.
IL, ugh surely progressive, never abrupt nor
VOL On this account it is admi ably
adapted 10 persons # delicate constitution
and weak nerves, to whom the powerful min
crai dr s. are losity ely injurious. That L.
In tates thO,e proCe which result in the re-
cstab ,iiment OF healtlful yigor is conspicu-
ouslJ SHOWN ia eases whgrt il IS taken TO over
cone iat fruitful canse 81 dS.lllty, indiges-
And cOnsti paiicn Thorough digestion, re gu
lar evacua l. II and abundant 20 letion, are
rtsllts which promptly and invariably attend
i;ssysiemati use. II Is besides, the best p o.
tective aga INST malar a, and a first rate diu.
rctlc.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05
Portland, Me-, 44t,1O5.

MAJOR S. B. ABBOTT Springfield, MOI,
in 1871 was afflicted with lame back,
Rheumatism and Kidney trouble.
Consulted the very best physicians in San
Francisco, and visited all the mineral
springs there. Took health trip to the
New England States, but for seven years
suffered cOnstd nfiy from his nalady,
which had resulted in Bright's disease.
After using couple dozen bottles of War
ners SAFE Cure and two of SAFE Pills, he
wrote: my back and Kidneys are tcith-
out pain, and, thank God, owe it all to
Warmers SAFE Remedies"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05
THE BRY'S JUSTICE.
An Old Story Told Many Years Age OF .
Yunkee Sea Captain.

A certain Captain Baculard left Mar
eeillcs for China, but being butIeted by
the winds, he hauled up in the harbor
of Tunis, TO await weather. The Col
lectOr OF the Port came on board. Cap
tain Baculard represented that he was
freighted for Canton, that he had moth
ing to do with Tunis, and that he only
put in from distress of weather. But
the Collector exhibited manifest neces.
sity thai he should fork over. Captain
Baculard did fork over in a rage. but
instantly repaired to the palace of the
Bey. demanding justice.
"Good Frank said the Bey, 81 am
your friend = God is great. What do
you want of mo 2"
"IIighness," answered Captain Bacu-
lard, "your custom house has robbed
me. have fOrked overlook back"
Excellent individual" answered the
Bey, in this country, when we have
the dust we keep it. The original &C.
QUESTION is difficulty. To fork back
thing is unknown in Africa"
''But shall not have Justice 4"
Certainly; every one has justice in
Tun;s. vii: you have it in French or
Tunis fashion ?"
"aishuess, have had II lawsuit or
two in France. Justice in French fash
ion God forbid"
But don't press it on you," OBJ
served the Fey. If you choose the
French after all, / will speak to your
consul. lie loves justice, good man,
three of my subjcc applied to him
Years ago for immunity. and they will
get it next year. think for he loves
Justice"
French justice, never! Give me the
Tunisian: am in hurry"
g it then. God is great" said the
Fey, what is your cargo 2"
"MaIseilles soap and twenty thou
sand red cotton caps"
at is well. Go away and be tran
quill"
The Boy summoned the Vizier
''Vizier," said he, 'there is no God
hut Col, and Mahomet is his prophet.
We love justice. We 10 C the Franks.
Proclaim TINT every Jew who appears
to -morrow out of doors without a red
cotton cap will have Il little transaction
TO settle with me-"
There were twenty thousand Jews in
Tunis, and not one single red cotton
cap in the place. They all made their
wills, when they learned through an
officer Of customs that Captain Bacu-
lard had lots of the desired article
that was enough-Capiain Bacu!ard sold
the invoice at 81 n cap. He rushed to
the palace and poured out his thanks.
"Not so fast" s,id the Bcy; 81 am
not done yet. Call my Nizier."
The Nizier appeared.
Proclaim" said the Boy, that
every Jew who keeps a red cotton can
another hour will have trou' lie with
you. God is great, and | am lneal
descendant of MahOmet."
The visitor made gIand salute, plac-
Ing his lett leg on the bach of MS neck,
according to the custom OF the court,
and retired.
When Captain Dacnlari returned Ia
TIE dock he found the twenty thousand
Jews already awaiting lin rel cap in
hand. He might have had the caps for
nothing; but DESTROYS to leave behind
him a maine for generosity and great
mes o: soul, lie. purchased them at two
cents apiece.
n ,p,,~.,.., F,,,r, :, c,t,,;pc, tho,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05

COL. JOSEPH II. THORNTON Cincinnati,
o. in 1885 reported that his daughter was
very much prostrated; had paipitdtfOn
of the heart, intense pa in In To- head.
nervous disorder and cdfarrh IF the
bladder. She lost fifty-ive rounds
Other remedies failing, they began the Use Of
Warmers SAFE Cure, SAFE PitiS anil SAFE
Nsrriue, and within three months She had
gained fifty pounds in weight and was Pr
stored 10 good health. That was "a. y
years ago, and she is stu in az good health
rs ever in her life Col Thornton. himself
was cured of Chronic Di0 rrhP0 nj
eighteen years standing, in ISL, by War
ners SAFE Cure.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05

DARRrvG"H There i nothing that
will dr. {; man to ,irinning quicker
than despair Bromley There's one
tAing Will. wv at i tllt.' Thirst"
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lfafliictcd with sore eyes use DR.. Is,ac Thomp.
sons e. c-water. Druggists sell at &c per bottle
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Bal. Ohio, (State,) 6SS,158.

MRS. PROF.) f. J. WOLF Gettysburg,
Pa, Wife Of the Ed. Of the Lutheran
Quarterly, began to decline with pulmon-
airy consumption. Over 80 per cent. of all
cases of Consumption are caused by dis
eased kidneys) Daspdtred Of frinG.
After thorough course of treatment vita
Warmers SAFE Cure, she writes: 81 am
perfectly UeH."
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05

The time when The cold water party largely
predominated. During the food.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-05

Relief is Immediate, and II cure sure. Piso's
kt mtdY for Catarrh. 80 cents
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MRS THOS. SCHMIDT Wife of the Vice
Consul of Denmark, 50 Wall St. New
York;, reported that her little son, after an
attack Of Dfphfherftic Sore Throat
eight years ago, was afflicted with Brights
Disease in advanced form; by the advice Of
Gen1 Christensen, of DreIel, Morgan &
Co., Bankers, New. York, she prescribed
Warmers SAFE Cure, with the consent Of
the physicians, and reports, the physi
clans say that he viii be perfectly
lCeil,: